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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ THOUGHT FOR THE WEEKEND ~ 19 May 2013
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 05/18/2013 6:55:49 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska


 


 

 

 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEKEND


There is a line separating dedication-to-duty from "work-a-holism". Dedication to duty is good, healthy, positive. Work-a-holism, on the other hand, is negative, harmful and eats away at family relationships. We must know the difference between the two.

Let me tell you about a man who was called the Greatest American Soldier of the 20th Century: General George C. Marshall. Born in Uniontown, PA in 1880, he graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1902. As a junior infantry officer in the US Army he served two tours in the Philippines, in several stateside camps, then to Europe where he helped plan some of the great Allied campaigns of World War I. He was selected to be senior aide to General "Blackjack" Pershing; then off to duty in China.

In 1938 he was chosen by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to be Army Chief of Staff, a position he held throughout World War II. As COS he oversaw the greatest build-up ever of the Army--from 200,000 to 8.5 million soldiers. He volunteered and was considered the first-choice to lead the D-Day invasion of France, but President Roosevelt was so reliant on General Marshall that he would not let him leave Washington. In 1946 he became Secretary of State and engineered a plan to bolster the economic recovery of a devastated Europe. President Truman insisted (despite Gen Marshall's protests) that this massive undertaking be called the Marshall Plan. He was an architect of NATO and helped contain the fighting in Korea. In 1953 he was awarded the Noble Peace Prize, the only professional soldier to be accorded that honor.

It is said that at the height of World War II, despite his crushing responsibilities, General Marshall went home every afternoon to take a nap! Although we may not be able to go home and take a nap in the middle of our day, let us be on guard that we not succumb to work-a-holism. Let us also watch out for each other in this area!

If you: take periodic breaks from your busy work schedule, get away periodically from the demands of the job, take leave and allow yourself time to enjoy some quiet time each day... then you will be able to return to work and tackle your responsibilities with renewed vigor, dedication, and peace of mind.

Have a nice weekend and, as always, Safety First!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz


 

 



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21 posted on 05/18/2013 8:08:16 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; All; everyone

22 posted on 05/18/2013 8:13:42 PM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)
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To: left that other site

A second recital in a month....I missed this one.

Did you plan this one too? A different set of students, I presume?

Did Linda recognize you, all made up? Have a great recital!!

AND...you got to ride!!


23 posted on 05/18/2013 8:24:57 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: left that other site

Toes? So you’re not wearing the motorcycle boots with the evening gown?


24 posted on 05/18/2013 8:27:05 PM PDT by Publius
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To: potlatch

Beautiful, potlatch, and thank you for the prayer for our protectors.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.


25 posted on 05/18/2013 8:35:34 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you Kathy and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you, and all here, too.


26 posted on 05/18/2013 8:41:25 PM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

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To Be Continued

May 19, 2013

The fifth book of the New Testament, the Acts of the Apostles, records the beginnings of the Christian church under the leadership of the people Jesus had appointed. Some scholars have suggested that this book could also be called the Acts of the Holy Spirit, because the Spirit’s power supplied courage for the apostles in the face of every hardship.

Just before Jesus was taken up into heaven, He told the ones He had chosen: “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). With those words, one chapter in the story of God’s work on earth ended, and a new one began. We are a part of that ongoing story.

The book of Acts describes the faithful witness of Peter, John, Barnabas, Paul, Dorcas, Lydia, and many others during the early days of the church. These ordinary people depended on God to give them strength as they spread His Word and demonstrated His love.

That story continues through us. As we trust God and obey His direction to make Jesus known, He writes through us new pages in His story of redemption.

Gracious Spirit, use my words to help and heal.
Use my actions, bold and meek, to speak for You.
May You be pleased to reveal
Your life to others through mine.
People know true faith stories when they see them.

Read: Acts 1:1-11

You shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. —Acts 1:8
Bible in a Year:
1 Chronicles 7-9; John 6:22-44


27 posted on 05/18/2013 8:46:17 PM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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Thanks, Military Families, for your service to our country.


John Conlee ~ They Also Serve


28 posted on 05/18/2013 8:51:13 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: The Mayor

Good evening/morning, Mayor....a Blessed Lord’s Day to The Mayor family.

Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.


29 posted on 05/18/2013 9:24:03 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: potlatch

Thanks.


30 posted on 05/18/2013 9:49:52 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To our Military -

Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.

Thank you to our Allies.

**********************************

To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.


31 posted on 05/18/2013 9:58:15 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

"If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you; on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified." -from THE BIBLE: I Peter 4:14"

Let's Read The Bible: I Peter Chapter 4 (Read More...)


PERSECUTION.org - INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CONCERN" (Read More...)


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32 posted on 05/18/2013 11:49:24 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: Cindy

Good morning, Cindy, and thank you for the links.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.


33 posted on 05/19/2013 1:19:41 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

The Lord's Prayer

34 posted on 05/19/2013 1:20:25 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
A Blessed Lord's Day to you and your family.


The 23rd Psalm


35 posted on 05/19/2013 1:22:52 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: StarCMC; SoldierDad; spotbust1; jaycee; Poetgal26; All

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids – click

36 posted on 05/19/2013 1:28:12 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.



Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.


37 posted on 05/19/2013 1:31:52 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Comin' For To Carry Me Home

Fairest Lord Jesus


38 posted on 05/19/2013 1:46:25 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Go Tell It On The Mountain

How Great Thou Art


39 posted on 05/19/2013 1:53:43 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

40 posted on 05/19/2013 1:56:56 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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